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Lion of the Desert

Release Date:April 17, 1981

Running Time:173 min

Genres:Drama, History, War

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Cast

Anthony Quinn Rod Steiger Oliver Reed Irene Papas Raf Vallone John Gielgud Andrew Keir Gastone Moschin Stefano Patrizi Adolfo Lastretti Sky du Mont Takis Emmanuel

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.

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